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Welcome to the WGAW Foreign Levies program.
Foreign levies are fees collected in some countries to compensate rights holders for the copying, rental, and retransmission of their films and television programs. The rights holders under foreign law include the "authors" of motion pictures and television programs.
Search by Writer
Search the list of writers' names for whom the Guild is holding foreign levies but lacks payment information.
Search by Title
Search the list of titles for which the Guild is holding foreign levies but has not identified the writer or lawful heir.
Register Non-WGA Work
Provide the Guild with information about a non-WGA title which you believe may entitle you to foreign levies.
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Foreign Levies Information
These pages provide answers to frequently asked questions about the foreign levies program, as well as information about program history and operation.
Class Action Litigation
Read information about the 2010 settlement of Richert v. WGAW class action.
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